Vulnerability identifier: #VU8229

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12724

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Smiths Medical

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to FTP server on the pump contains not fully initialized hardcoded credentials. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and gain access to the FTP server. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability is possible if the pump is configured to allow FTP connections.

Mitigation
Smiths Medical is planning to release Version 1.6.1 for the Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump in January, 2018.

Vulnerable software versions

Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump: 1.1 - 1.6

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-17-250-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.